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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1964
Page
2
The well-dressed boy wore a wool flannel full cut coat trimmed with velvet ribbon and many buttons to keep garments clean. High gaiters covered the legs, felt or straw hats featured ostrich feathers, and gloves were worn except at meals, reflecting gentry etiquette.
The Washington Chapter 98 of the Order of the Eastern Star holds a Mother Daughter breakfast at the Masonic Temple on Saturday May 16 at 9 a.m. Reservations are available with Mrs. Delbert Zager or Mrs. Richard A. Paul and may also be bought at the door. Adult price is $1 and children 50 cents.
The next Past Noble Grand Circle meeting has moved to May 19 with Mrs Albert Wehr. The Circle will be guests of the Odd Fellows at a special meeting on May 12, their regular meeting day.
Admitted yesterday Mrs Percy Whis ler and Miss Ann Myers in Washington. Today Daniel Alliman in Wayland. Births yesterday Mr and Mrs William Redlinger in Washington a daughter. Today Mr and Mrs Dwight Bode in Washington a son.
U Go, by Eight members of the U Go 1 Go Club held their annual dinner at Mrs. Lola DeLong’s home. New officers elected: president Mrs. Charles Mayer, vice president Mrs. Oral Mayo, secretary treasurer Mrs. Dan Rohner. High score to Mrs. Mayer, low to Mrs. Mabel Bain. next meeting May 20. Merry Makers Club gathered nine members for a social afternoon at Mrs. Richard Young’s home with refreshments. June meeting set with Mrs. Clifford Freel. Merry Mliers Club met eleven members. vice president Mrs. Karl Parcell led the meeting. Mothers Day card shower planned for Mrs. Blanche Romine. Cancer Fund benefitted with two dollars. Door prize won by Mrs. Charles Thrapp from an original poem read by Mrs. Parcell. hostess assisted by Mrs. Edgar Slemmons. next meeting at Mrs. William Carr’s home.
Local items list Mrs. Clark Bauer hosting a May breakfast with guests including Mrs. Howard McCall and Mrs. Richard McCall. Washington visitors Mr. and Mrs. Harry Simpson return from Ft. Lauderdale after six months. Others, among them Mrs. Helen White, Preston Harvey, 4H and Ames Career Day participants, and University-related activities are noted along with local movements, meetings, and a death in Tucson.
A dense social schedule lists Thursday shirts and skirts meeting at 8 p m at the Legion Hall with Larry Gow. F B Women at 8 30 p m Mrs Truman Tittle. Methodist WSCS Circles II VI IX and many other Circle meetings. City Library art exhibits. church guilds and women’s groups. public invitations. Sunday Mother’s Day buffet. Monday Golden Age Club and UP Home programs. reminders about reservations and lunch plans.
The annual meeting of the Washington Woman's Bowling Association will be held Tuesday May 12 at 7 30 p m at the Washington County Fair grounds. All members are urged to attend this important gathering.
Mrs Irvin Coffey hosted the West Chester Garden Club on a Wednesday afternoon. Members answered roll call with bird incidents or stories. President Mrs Louie Harley opened the meeting with the reading A Mothers Day Parable by Temple Bail.
Des Moines reports a fund drive for Clyde Duncan and Linda Schram to reach the U S Olympic trials. Duncan, a North High School sprinter, ran 9.3 seconds in the 100 at Drake Relays while Schram from Manilla High School won the girls century and helped a relay team beat the Texas Track Club. The Iowa Track Club has collected about 300 dollars and may enter Duncan in an AAU meet in New Brunswick New Jersey before trials.
Eighteen Washington High School students took part in the eighth Road-E-0 sponsored by the Jaycees and the Mercury Division of Ford Motor Company at the high school. The event tested safe driving with four driving divisions and a written test, judged by Jaycees Chief of Police Mike Lee and Iowa Highway Patrolman James Richart. Winners: boys first Jon Turnipseed, 351 points. second Larry Green, 347. Girls: first Lois McBee, 297. second Doris Blieu and Judy Childs, 186 each. Gerald Kephart to present trophies at May 14 Jaycee meeting. thanks to auto dealers for donated cars.
Delegates to The Methodist Church general conference consider studying church state relations and a civil rights issue after Bishop John J Wright of Pittsburgh urged Christian unity. Wright, first Roman Catholic prelate to speak before the body, advocated prayer and cooperation amid secular trends.
An old advertisement touts a 3 day cure for athlete's foot using strong T-4-L liquid and antiseptic powder. It claims infected skin will slough off and be replaced by healthy skin with relief from itching and burning. The product is sold at drug stores for 48 cents.
Dr. Harry E. Coulter is named Executive Secretary of Des Moines area Baptists. A Dinner and Installation Service will be at First Baptist Church on Friday May 8. Coulter, 49, from Kansas, has led Baptist work in Utah and Idaho and pastored six churches. He and wife Lucille have three sons and reside in Des Moines near Dodge Field. He will travel by plane to board meetings in Minneapolis Kansas City Chicago and Sioux Falls and attend Atlantic City convention.
Rep. H R Gross of Iowa denounces President Johnson backed plan to raise salaries for federal employees and Congress members as rushed through the House post office and civil service committee. He cites a $550 million cost and vows to oppose it with a roll call to reveal supporting lawmakers.
Manchester Iowa offered an hour of free parking at city meters to undermine a farmers boycott of 250 Delaware County growers protesting daylight saving time. City Manager Orvis Okerlund called it a reward for loyal farmers as merchants and officials question the boycott’s start amid weather and sparse car turnout.
The guide lists charcoal, charcoal grills, lighter fluid, patio torches and accessories as essentials for outdoor cooking and backyard ambiance. It highlights safe handling tips and recommended product varieties for casual cooks and backyard hosts.
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